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A (fuller) conversation with Dr. Jared A. Ball, and the music of Al Jarreau

Airs at: Thu, 03/09/2017 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Jared A. Ball has been on the airwaves of KBOO several times; in interviews related to news programming, on airings of Hard Knock Radio, and even on 'guess who's coming to radio??!!' (in a segment on A Tribe called Quest and Phife Dawg). However, we had been wanting to do a... Read more

Hot Topics

Airs at: Sun, 03/05/2017 at 2:45pm - Sun, 03/12/2017 at 2:45pm
Produced for:  This Is How We See It
Actor Bill Paxton passes away at 61.  Home Owner's equity on the rise.  Paris Jackson to appear on Fox's hit show "Star".  Candice Wiggins says she was discriminated against in the WNBA because she was straight.  Tune in as we discuss these topics and more.   Read more

Broadcast of KBOO's March Sadness 2017

Airs at: Fri, 03/24/2017 at 12:00am - 3:00am
The Culmination of our Alternative to the NCAA Basketball Tournament   We've taken all the songs you submitted and as part of our March Sadness diversion had you vote and now you can listen to see who won! May the Saddest Song Win! #MarchSadness. You can vote right up to t... Read more

A Really Good Day

Airs at: Thu, 03/02/2017 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for:  Between The Covers
  Ayelet Waldman is a mother of teenagers, a former federal public defender, and a writer living with mood disorders who discovers an underground culture of clinicians advocating for the therapeutic use of LSD.  Having exhausted virtually every other medical option for her... Read more

Good Ole Grateful Dead and More!

Airs at: Sat, 03/11/2017 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
It's been years since I've played any of the music that James Booker created with Jerry Garcia. They played two live shows and one rehearsal, all between 1/7/76-1/10/76. For those that don't know, James Booker was an amazing piano player from New Orleans with one eye. He ha... Read more

Trump's First 100 Days

Airs at: Sun, 02/26/2017 at 5:30pm - Sun, 03/05/2017 at 5:30pm
Produced for:  This Is How We See It
Trump's first month in office, good or bad?  Also, the tragic story of Emmett Till.  Join me as I discuss these topics. Read more

Ep.2 Birthday Soup

Airs at: Sun, 02/26/2017 at 7:00am - 7:30am
Produced for:  Peace, Love and Soup
  Feb. 2017 - Welcome back for a 2nd serving of Peace, Love and Soup! Episode 2 - Birthday Soup,  is going to be a hot one! So, be sure to blow on the soup and make a wish before sitting down to devour!   This month we're celebrating Tave’s 50th, with the classic children... Read more

Humberto Alvarez as Guest and Music

Airs at: Fri, 02/24/2017 at 10:00pm - Sat, 02/25/2017 at 12:00am
Produced for:  La Ruleta
   This Friday on La Ruleta we will have as guest Humberto Alvarez MUSIC PRODUCER.COMPOSER, SOUND HEALER, PERFORMING ARTIST, POET, TEACHER AND SONIC MEDITATION GUIDE. Doing Sound Therapy since 2002. More than 30 years of musical career. He will join us on a phone conversa... Read more

Salt of the Earth

Airs at: Thu, 02/23/2017 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for:  The Film Show
  Produced at the height of the Hollywood Red Scare by blacklisted filmmakers, 1954's Salt of the Earth is a groundbreaking drama that highlights the roles of Latina women and striking mineworkers.  Jenn Chavez talks with the organizers of an upcoming event at the Hollywoo... Read more

In The News

Airs at: Sun, 02/19/2017 at 5:30pm - Sun, 02/26/2017 at 5:30pm
Produced for:  This Is How We See It
The Patriot's win another Superbowl.  When should couples stop "splitting the check" when dining out?  Paula Patton files restraining order against ex-husband Robin Thicke.  Join us as we discuss these topics and more. Read more